US Bridges

Buttermilk Road over Cottondale Creek

Fair

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama · 0.6 MI S of JCT US No 11 · Structure no. 008930

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttermilk Road over Cottondale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buttermilk Road over Cottondale Creek in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesButtermilk Road
CrossesCottondale Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT US No 11
RouteCity Street 357
CountyTuscaloosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.18317, -87.44753
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2001)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$733,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttermilk Road over Cottondale Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buttermilk Road over Cottondale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Buttermilk Road over Cottondale Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buttermilk Road over Cottondale Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Buttermilk Road over Cottondale Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.